ABOUT PADDY HOCKING
I have over 20 years experience leading Expeditions & Retreats across Australia & Overseas.
I work with Universities, Schools, Corporate Leadership, Community Organisations
and within the Industrial Sector.
LEADERSHIP
"Through my combined experiences, working across a wide range of sectors, including Rope Access, Education and Community organisations, I have developed a unique Leadership and Facilitation style that is equally as effective within an industrial site, as an office, camp or classroom environment.
My highly developed Teaching skills, allow me to comfortably Train groups or Facilitate discussions with participants of any age, ranging from small Teams through to entire Workplaces."
OUTDOORS WA AWARD
In 2022 I was Awarded “Innovative Program of the Year” by Outdoors WA for a program I designed in conjunction with Vertical Services combining Rock Climbing with Rope Access, which was an Australian first.
This award was a milestone moment in my Leadership career, recognised by industry peers for my innovative ideas within the outdoor sector.
FLOW STATE LEADERSHIP
In 2023 I began work on my new business "Flow State Leadership" which aims to develop High performing Leaders and Teams through a variety of Nature infused Workshops and Retreats.
Each workshop focuses on different aspects of Leadership, Communication, Teamwork and Group Dynamics.
Check out the Leadership Training page for further details on these unique offerings.
NATURE CONNECTION
In recent years there has been a noticable increase in the awareness of how important Nature is for our wellbeing.
Nature Connection workshops include topics such as Deep Ecology and Mindfulness to Camp Fire Cooking, Woodwork and Bushcraft.
Check out the Nature Connection page for further details on these workshops and retreats.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
TEACHER
I was the Outdoor Education Coordinator at a Perth School for over a decade, during which time I pioneered numerous Leadership and Nature Connection camps across the high school. I also designed and taught the year 11 and 12 Outdoor Education program. I trained all staff and students taking part in each camp and supervised numerous university practicum students. I also taught woodwork for many years, which links to the offerings on the Nature Connection page.
QUALIFICATIONS
In 2002 I completed my BA in Outdoor Educationt at LaTrobe University. Then in 2009 I obtained my Diploma in Edudation from the University of Notre Dame. Following 14 years of teaching in both high school and primary school, I completed my Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in 2024, expanding my teaching skillset into the Adult training environment.
I have many additional qualifications relevant to Leadership and Outdoor Education, aquired over the past 25 years.
FACILITATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Deep Ecology Facilitator
Paddy has been a Globally recognised Deep Ecology Facilitator through The Work That Reconnects since 2020. He has been facilitating Deep Ecology workshops alongside other WA experts such as Andrew Haskell and Raman Swan since 2013, during which time he has run camps and workshops for hunderds of students and adult groups alike.
Nature Connect WA Facebook Page
Following a Deep Ecology workshop in May 2023, Paddy started the Nature Connect WA Facebook page with his co-facilitator Raman Swan. The page offers a platform to post grass root events centred around Community building and Nature Connection. There are currently over 400 members and counting!
Outdoor Health Australia
Paddy is currently a WA representative for Outdoor Healthcare Australia, advocating for the positive benefits of Nature in participant mental and physical health. Working alongside other experts within a range of professions across Australia, who utilise practices such as Bush Adventure Therapy and Deep Ecology within their work.
Institute For Outdoor Learning
During the 2020 Covid Lockdowns, Paddy pioneered a new style of camp, which took place on the school grounds over a period of 3 weeks, with surprisingly transformational results! This paved the way for future City Based camps, which took place as daily excursions when overnight camps were again restricted in 2022.
